Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The RCS PA will be responsible for triage of incoming consults, provide scheduling guidance, discuss care options with the services, and be a resource to services.
- The RCS PA must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate referrals coordinated by the Referral Coordination Service. The RCS PA will have knowledge of MISSION Act rules and Community Care eligibility and use the Decision Support Tool (DST) to establish eligibility. The RCS PA will refer eligible Veterans to Community Care using Best Medical Interest, when appropriate.
- The individual must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possess the ability to evaluate veterans based upon physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other special considerations and identify solutions for the modality of care to meet the consulted requested service.
- The RCS PA will perform care coordination screenings utilizing Consult Toolbox Tools and Consult Tracking Manager (CTM). These reviews are for determining care coordination needs, there is no treatment involved
- All referrals/consults will be reviewed, completed and processed in a timely manner in accordance with medical center policy. The RCS PA may also serve as the Delegation of Authority (DOA) on referrals/consults processed, as determined by Chief of Staff
- The RCS PA will Inform Veteran of all options available to the Veteran. Discuss recommendation from referring provider and specialty provider, clinically appropriate modality of care (examples Face to Face, E-Consult, Telephone, Telehealth, VA Video Connect), recommendation to receiving care in VA vs Community, availability of VA appointments, travel options, Community wait times, possible locations of community care and drive time
- The RCS PA will discuss recommendations from E-Consults with Veterans
- The RCS PA will document Veteran's preferences for vendor and appointment preferences using the Consult Toolbox for Veterans referred to Community Care.
Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:000pm (Monday-Friday)
Telework: No
Remote: Position is not approved as a Remote position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is not authorized for this position
EDRP Authorized: EDRP is not authorized for this position
Travel: May be required for infrequent meetings or trainings 100%
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume. Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed.
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this
checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
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- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- License
- Other (1)
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
How to Apply
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
To apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/04/2025 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date
click here and include the CBTA-12689045-25-PB in the Notes field.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account,
https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.